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Truth Misunderstood TODAY (part 2). John 9:39-41. Despite That Truth Was Often Misunderstood. We can know the truth (Jn. 8:32; Eph. 5:17; Rom. 12:2) If anyone wants to do His will (Jn. 7:17) If we follow in fear and humility (Ps. 25:5-12) If we treasure truth (Prov. 2:1-6)
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Truth Misunderstood TODAY(part 2) John 9:39-41
Despite That Truth Was Often Misunderstood • We can know the truth (Jn. 8:32; Eph. 5:17; Rom. 12:2) • If anyone wants to do His will (Jn. 7:17) • If we follow in fear and humility (Ps. 25:5-12) • If we treasure truth (Prov. 2:1-6) • If we are willing to be yoked (Matt. 11:29) • It liberates us from sin and ignorance (Jn. 8:32; Eph. 4:17-21) • Its path can be bright and clear (Prov. 4:18)
Misunderstood Truth Today • NIV translation published on shirts, cards, book markers, etc. • Interpreted as an idea of standing still in trials and the Lord will deliver • Progeny of “faith alone” • Exodus 14:15, 16 “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD…The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace” (Ex. 14:13, 14, NKJV)
Misunderstood Truth Today TEN COMMANDMENTS • “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law…” (Matt. 5:17, 18) • Interpreted as: • Jesus did not abolish the least of the commandments—Ten Commandments must be in force • Sabbath will not pass until heaven and earth pass
Conclusions Which Most Sabbath-Keepers Will Not Accept TEN COMMANDMENTS • If Jesus did not abolish the law, then the “jot and tittle” remain along with the Sabbath • Death penalty for Sabbath breakers • Every single sacrifice, feast day, and commandment of Moses remains • The “jot and tittle” remain wherever the Sabbath remains • Agricultural and clothing laws (Lev. 19:19) • Dietary rules (Lev. 11:6-8) • Laws of uncleanness and circumcision (Lev. 12:2-5) • Sacrifices for uncleanness (Lev. 12:6)
“…till all is fulfilled” (Matt. 5:18) • Changes the meaning of the entire verse when left out • When fulfilled even the “jot and tittle” will pass from the law • If the “jot and tittle” pass, then so does the Sabbath command! • If circumcision has passed, then the whole law has passed (Gal. 5:1-7, 11; 6:12, 13, 15
Misunderstood Truth Today LOVE • “Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Rom. 13:8) • Interpreted as: • “God’s love is unconditional and unlimited” • “God’s only law—LOVE!” • “ If you have LOVE, you have EVERYTHING! You are fulfilling ALL the laws of God!”
Misunderstood Truth Today LOVE • “Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Rom. 13:8) • Yet… • Love would prohibit lawlessness: adultery, murder, theft, false witness, covetousness (13:9, 10) • Love would cast off works of darkness and walk properly (13:11-14) • Love obeys Christ’s commandments (Jn. 14:15, 21, 23, 24; 15:9-14)
Is Gods’ Love Perfected In You? • Not through inconsistency but through obedience (1 Jn. 2:3-6; cf. Lk. 6:46) 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 Butwhoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
Have You • Repented of your sins (Acts 17:30)? • Confessed that Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 8:37)? • Been baptized into Christ (Gal. 3:27)? • Been striving to live faithfully to His name (Rev. 2:10)? • Not a false professor • Not a double tongued person • Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19